MEXICAN BLACK BEAN BURGERS

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My husband's a vegetarian so I love finding meatless recipes we all like. These burgers are not only easy to make, but they freeze well. We sometimes top them with chipotle mayo for a more smoky flavor. They're good with hot sauce, too. -Ellen Finger, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, halved
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large egg
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup dry whole wheat bread crumbs
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
4 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
4 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Place chiles, onion, pepper and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, mash beans. Add the onion mixture, egg, chili powder, cumin and bread crumbs; mix well., Shape into 4 patties; transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Bake until heated through, 8-10 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 15g protein.